service interval reset

garyemms · 21-04-2008, 21:40

i have a mk2 octavia vrs, can the service interval be reset manually or does it have to be done by the dealer.

Lummox · 21-04-2008, 21:48

I you wish to remain on variable servicing then it needs to be reset by a dealer. However dealers are under instructiion not to reset them unless a service has been carried out.

stu4rtparker · 27-04-2008, 12:09

Just had my 1st service done, when pressing the button both miles & time say ---.

dstev2000 · 27-04-2008, 12:12

IIRC the service counter will be blank for a time until the computer has calculated the next service interval based on driving style. This only applies on the QG1 variable service regime.

stu4rtparker · 27-04-2008, 12:22

Thanks dstev2000, why is it not reset straight away, I must admit, only done 10 miles since service done.

**VRStu** · 27-04-2008, 12:29

The service timer is calculated using several parameters from the engine sensors including oil quality and soot content.

dstev2000 · 27-04-2008, 12:33

The car needs to calculate a service interval, when the car is set on variable service it looks at things like soot quantity in the oil, oil quality and engine thermal load etc etc and from all of this data it will work out when the car needs it's next service.

This takes a little time as it needs to 'watch' how the car is driven (gently or thrashed) to determine a service interval, it can vary hugely from something like 9000 miles right up to 20,000 miles.

I can't remember off hand how long this takes, could be as much as 500 miles.

Lummox · 27-04-2008, 12:41

9300 to 18000

dstev2000 · 27-04-2008, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

9300 to 18000

Close enough

16800 is the highest I've ever got.

stu4rtparker · 27-04-2008, 13:05

Thanks guys, I have a diesel & would have thought they would reset to 30K miles/2 years & then it counts down, thats what vauxhall does.

Lummox · 27-04-2008, 13:26

Not all diesel engines are 30,000 miles, most have been brought down to 20k now.

stu4rtparker · 27-04-2008, 13:29

Why have they been bought done to 20K, can they legally do this, not being difficult, just curious.

Lummox · 27-04-2008, 13:32

If your car left the factory with 30k interals then it should stay on that. But not all diesels do. Cars leaving the factory have been altered so that is above board.

stu4rtparker · 27-04-2008, 13:34

Thanks for your help lummox.

Lummox · 27-04-2008, 13:35

No problems, its what im here for

Organist · 28-04-2008, 08:59

I thought 30,000 KILOMETERS was the theortical maximum?

Babs · 28-04-2008, 09:07

All this talk of leaving oil in an engine that long makes Baby Jesus cry

Organist · 28-04-2008, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babs

All this talk of leaving oil in an engine that long makes Baby Jesus cry

sebulbus · 04-09-2008, 19:03

Bump. I have an almost 3y old, almost 40k mile old Octavia 1.6 FSI petrol manual.
Put in fresh Mobil oil yesterday and forgot I no longer have Autodata accessible to remind me the service interval reset procedure.

HELP? It's on 10k miles fixed service intervals, so no problem resetting it by hand.

Lummox · 04-09-2008, 19:55

Hold the trip button in and turn the ignition on, keep it help in.

Service should appear, turn to the right and it should reset.

21-04-2008, 21:40	#1
garyemms Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	service interval reset i have a mk2 octavia vrs, can the service interval be reset manually or does it have to be done by the dealer.

21-04-2008, 21:48	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 574 Times in 502 Posts	Re: service interval reset I you wish to remain on variable servicing then it needs to be reset by a dealer. However dealers are under instructiion not to reset them unless a service has been carried out. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

27-04-2008, 12:09	#3
stu4rtparker Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: service interval reset Just had my 1st service done, when pressing the button both miles & time say ---.

27-04-2008, 12:12	#4
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: service interval reset IIRC the service counter will be blank for a time until the computer has calculated the next service interval based on driving style. This only applies on the QG1 variable service regime. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

27-04-2008, 12:22	#5
stu4rtparker Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: service interval reset Thanks dstev2000, why is it not reset straight away, I must admit, only done 10 miles since service done.

27-04-2008, 12:29	#6
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,849 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: service interval reset The service timer is calculated using several parameters from the engine sensors including oil quality and soot content. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

27-04-2008, 12:33	#7
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: service interval reset The car needs to calculate a service interval, when the car is set on variable service it looks at things like soot quantity in the oil, oil quality and engine thermal load etc etc and from all of this data it will work out when the car needs it's next service. This takes a little time as it needs to 'watch' how the car is driven (gently or thrashed) to determine a service interval, it can vary hugely from something like 9000 miles right up to 20,000 miles. I can't remember off hand how long this takes, could be as much as 500 miles. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

27-04-2008, 12:41	#8
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 574 Times in 502 Posts	Re: service interval reset 9300 to 18000 __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

27-04-2008, 13:05	#10
stu4rtparker Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: service interval reset Thanks guys, I have a diesel & would have thought they would reset to 30K miles/2 years & then it counts down, thats what vauxhall does.

27-04-2008, 13:26	#11
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 574 Times in 502 Posts	Re: service interval reset Not all diesel engines are 30,000 miles, most have been brought down to 20k now. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

27-04-2008, 13:29	#12
stu4rtparker Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: service interval reset Why have they been bought done to 20K, can they legally do this, not being difficult, just curious.

27-04-2008, 13:32	#13
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 574 Times in 502 Posts	Re: service interval reset If your car left the factory with 30k interals then it should stay on that. But not all diesels do. Cars leaving the factory have been altered so that is above board. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

27-04-2008, 13:34	#14
stu4rtparker Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: service interval reset Thanks for your help lummox.

27-04-2008, 13:35	#15
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 574 Times in 502 Posts	Re: service interval reset No problems, its what im here for __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

28-04-2008, 08:59	#16
Organist Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 693 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: service interval reset I thought 30,000 KILOMETERS was the theortical maximum?

28-04-2008, 09:07	#17
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 141 Thanked 119 Times in 106 Posts	Re: service interval reset All this talk of leaving oil in an engine that long makes Baby Jesus cry __________________ - Andrew

04-09-2008, 19:03	#19
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 263 Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Re: service interval reset Bump. I have an almost 3y old, almost 40k mile old Octavia 1.6 FSI petrol manual. Put in fresh Mobil oil yesterday and forgot I no longer have Autodata accessible to remind me the service interval reset procedure. HELP? It's on 10k miles fixed service intervals, so no problem resetting it by hand. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

04-09-2008, 19:55	#20
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 574 Times in 502 Posts	Re: service interval reset Hold the trip button in and turn the ignition on, keep it help in. Service should appear, turn to the right and it should reset. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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